English word are comes from Old Norse er-, Proto-Germanic *ais-, Proto-Indo-European *h₂eysk-, and later Proto-Germanic *aizō (Fear; reverence. Honour.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| er- | Old Norse (non) | |
| *ais- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *h₂eysk- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| earon | Old English (ang) | |
| *aizō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Fear; reverence. Honour. |
| *aizōną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To honour, protect. |
| ārian | Old English (ang) | |
| arian | Old English (ang) | To show mercy to, spare. |
| aren | Middle English (enm) | |
| are | English (eng) | (East Yorkshire, Midlands). |